How To Protect Yourself From The Diseases Insects

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How To Protect Yourself From The Diseases Insects Carry

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM MOSQUITOES

AND THE DISEASES THEY CARRY

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A GUIDE FOR TRAVELERS

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USE INSECT REPELLENTS

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CHECK THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

ONLY TWO ARE PROVEN SAFE AND EFFECTIVE

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20% PICARDIN

AVAILABLE IN A SPRAY

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30-35% DeeT

ULTRA FORMULATION IS PREFERRED

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DEET IS SAFE FOR BABIES

USE ON BABIES 2 MONTHS AND OLDER

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APPLY REPELLENT

DAY AND NIGHT. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON BOTTLE.

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APPLY SUNSCREEN FIRST

INSECT REPELLENT IS APPLIED ON TOP OF SUNSCREEN

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REAPPLY

AFTER SWIMMING

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TO PREVENT DENGUE

WEAR INSECT REPELLENT DURING THE DAY

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TO PREVENT MALARIA

WEAR INSECT REPELLENT IN EVENING

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TO PREVENT YELLOW FEVER

WEAR INSECT REPELLENT AT DUSK AND DAWN

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USE SCREENS AND NETS

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TURN ON CEILING FANS

MOSQUITOES CAN'T FLY AGAINST A BREEZE

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TO PREVENT MALARIA

SLEEP IN ROOMS WITH SCREENS OR AIR CONDITIONING

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NO SCREENS ON WINDOWS?

USE A BED NET TREATED WITH PERMETHRIN

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USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

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LONG SLEEVES AND LONG PANTS

PROTECT YOU FROM INSECT BITES

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MAKE YOUR CLOTHES REPELENT

DIP THEM IN PERMETHRIN, IT LASTS 6 WASHINGS.

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IF YOU DON'T GET BIT

YOU WON'T GET THE DISEASES MOSQUITOES CARRY

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TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR

LEARN THE BEST WAYS TO TO PROTECT YOURSELF

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Sarah Kohl

TravelReadyMD.com

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